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Common Name(s):	Sand Lovegrass, Lovegrass,Sand
Species:	Eragrostis trichodes
Synonyms:
Family:	Poaceae
Tribe:	Eragrosteae
Longevity:	Perennial
Season:	Warm
Origin:	Native
Height:	40 - 180 cm
Flowers:	July - December

Description:	As the name implies, this grass is most frequently found growing on sandy sites. The inflorescence is usually 35 - 55 cm tall, often half the size of the entire plant, and there is a ring of hairs at the base of the leaf blade. It is of little value to wildlife and provides fair forage for cattle.

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